Lynn Loyd retires after 45 years of collegiate ministy
November 13, 2025
After 45 years of faithfully serving in college ministry throughout the state, Lynn Loyd has retired from the Arkansas Baptist State Convention (ABSC).
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Ministers’ wives of Arkansas gather for annual conference
October 24, 2025
Ministers wives from across the state on Oct. 20 had the opportunity to gather together and encourage one another, pray together and build meaningful relationships.
Former ABSC executive director Don Moore dies at 91
October 21, 2025
Former executive director of the Arkansas Baptist State Convention Don Moore died Oct. 14 at the age of 91.
6,000 letters and going strong: Allison Bond keeps spreading God’s love one note at a time
September 5, 2025
It’s simple gestures and acts of kindness that sometimes mean the most and can brighten a day – like receiving a handwritten note in the mail.
Mark Dance named next executive director of Arkansas Baptist State Convention
August 21, 2025
Mark Dance has been selected as the next executive director of the Arkansas Baptist State Convention.
Faith, family & sports: Bo Nix encourages student athletes at Night of Champions
July 29, 2025
First Baptist Church in Bentonville welcomed more than 1,300 student athletes and coaches on July 16 for their Night of Champions, where attendees had the opportunity to hear words from Denver Broncos’ Quarterback Bo Nix.
Ouachita Baptist University trustees stand behind president amid faculty’s vote of no confidence
May 5, 2025
The faculty of Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, has issued a vote of no confidence in President Ben Sells. This is reportedly the first
Religious freedom protections enacted for adoption, foster care
April 15, 2025
Both laws, said ADF Senior Counsel Greg Chafuen, prioritize children over politics and protect faith-based families from discrimination.
Arkansas exec Rex Horne to transition out of role
April 4, 2025
Rex Horne is beginning the process of transitioning out of the role of Arkansas Baptist State Convention (ABSC) executive director, he announced this week.
Deadly storms hit in several states, ‘historic’ life-threatening flooding expected
April 4, 2025
At least seven people are dead after tornados ripped through parts of the South and Midwest this week (April 2–4), and more life-threatening severe weather is expected through the weekend.
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